Abreu Advogados hosts debate on the new commercial flow generated by CETA
Abreu Advogados will host a debate on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada on January 24th and 26th, in Lisbon and Porto, respectively.
The event is organized in partnership with the Embassy of Canada in Portugal, the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP), and the Portuguese Business Association (AEP).
This debate aims to explore the trends and expectations arising from one of the most impactful trade agreements in the European Union’s commercial policy.
Program – January 24th:
Welcome: Abreu Advogados
Opening:
Élise Racicot, Canadian Ambassador to Portugal
Rita Araújo, Administrator of AICEP
Presentations:
“The impact of CETA on bilateral trade and investment” – Julia Sekkel, Investment Strategy and Analysis, Office of the Chief Economist, Global Affairs Canada
“Opportunities in the Canadian market” – Luís Sequeira, AICEP Delegate in Canada (virtual)
Panel:
Moderator: João Vacas, consultant at Abreu Advogados
Luís Sequeira, AICEP Delegate in Canada (virtual)
Djordje Vidovic, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Canada in Portugal
Luís Bairrão, CEO, STECONFER
Manuel Durães Rocha, partner at Abreu Advogados
Closing: Élise Racicot, Canadian Ambassador to Portugal
Program – January 26th:
Welcome: Paulo Vaz, Administrator of AEP
Opening:
António Leão Rocha, Portuguese Ambassador to Canada (virtual)
Élise Racicot, Canadian Ambassador to Portugal
Presentations:
“The impact of CETA on bilateral trade and investment” – Julia Sekkel, Investment Strategy and Analysis, Office of the Chief Economist, Global Affairs Canada
“Opportunities in the Canadian market” – Luís Sequeira, AICEP Delegate in Canada (virtual)
Panel:
Moderator: Djordje Vidovic, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Canada in Portugal
Luís Sequeira, AICEP Delegate in Canada (virtual)
João Almeida, CEO, Têxteis J.F. ALMEIDA, SA
Rui Peixoto Duarte, partner at Abreu Advogados
Closing: Rui Peixoto Duarte, partner at Abreu Advogados